Charles Scott

Charles Francis Scott, 80, of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away on November 8, 2022 at the Davis County Hospital in Bloomfield surrounded by his family. He was born on March 5, 1942 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Delbert Hugh and Ethel Irene Henderson Scott. He graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1960, the last graduating class before becoming Davis County High School. Immediately following graduation, Charlie joined the Army National Guard and would later transfer to the Air Force Reserves. On March 31, 1961, he married Carolyn Sue Sullivan at the Bloomfield Methodist Church. They enjoyed over 61 years together. After his return from the National Guard, Charlie was employed at Citizens Mutual Telephone Company, England’s Creamery, Wendell’s Chevrolet, Pottorff Standard Station, and J. Burdman Auto Parts. In 1972, he became owner of the Sears Catalog Merchant Store where he earned the nickname, “Diehard Charlie.” He remained at the store until its closing in 1993. He then worked at the NRCS office and later Hamilton’s Produce – where he spent 25 years before his retirement in March 2021. Throughout the years, Charlie was involved in many community activities and served on many boards including: 4-H, Davis County Sheep Producers, Clerk of Cleveland Township, Bloomfield Volunteer Fire Department, Davis County Farm Bureau Board, chairman of the Davis County Soil and Water Conservation for 20 years, and Reed-Whisler Post #78 of the American Legion in Bloomfield. Charlie and Carolyn were inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame in August 2013. His work and volunteer efforts earned several awards over the years including: 1990 Outstanding Citizen of Davis County, 2004 Roy S. Denny Award, and the 2008 Davis County Fair Supporter of the Year Award. Charlie loved working with the land, raising sheep and raising Angus cattle. He received the 2022 Steward of the Land Award from the Davis County Farm Bureau. Charlie and his family were recognized at the Iowa State Fair in 2008 with the Century Farm Award. Charlie loved to be around people, telling jokes, and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed sharing his rich knowledge of Davis County History and was an avid hunter. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn; three daughters, Cindy (Neal) Dirks of Knoxville, Iowa, Colleen (Kurt) Birchmier of Carlisle, Iowa, Christine (Mike) McClure of Bloomfield; daughter-in-law, Kathi Scott of Bloomfield; six grandchildren, Angelia Scott, Zach Dirks, Caleb (Judy) Birchmier, Claire (Matthew) Carlson, Cody McClure, Megan McClure; great-grandson, Blake Barker; brother, Alvin Scott of Centerville, Iowa; sister-in-law, Debra Scott of Gilbert, Arizona; brother-in-law, Keith (Beth) Sullivan of Bloomfield; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Craig Scott; two grandsons, Jacob Dirks, Aaron Scott; brother, Dan Scott; and brother-and-sister-in-law, Don and Roberta Veatch. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 11, 2022 at the Bloomfield United Methodist Church with Pastor Thom Bryant and Rhonda Eakins officiating. Burial with military rites performed by Reed-Whisler Post #78 American Legion will be at the IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield. Visitation will begin at noon on Thursday with the family present to greet friends from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Memorials have been established to the Davis County Fair, Davis County Historical Society, and Reed-Whisler Post #78 of the American Legion.

Charles Scott

March 5, 1942 - November 8, 2022